OnePlus 15s vs Redmi Note 17
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $700 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 50/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 593,849); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Redmi Note 17
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $700
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Redmi Note 17, the OnePlus 15s scores 33 points higher (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (95/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (64/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $185 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Redmi Note 17 by 565.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $515. Redmi Note 17 was $515 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (95/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (53/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (64/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 33 points (83/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.